The best NYC apartments are right under your nose—check out these places with kid-friendly amenities
You already know the reasons why NYC is the best place to raise a family, right? But when it comes to finding a family-friendly apartment in Gotham, we know the odds are stacked against even the bravest of space-seekers. Lucky for you, we've rounded up our pick of the week's best two-bedroom NYC apartments, all priced between $1,800 and $2,600 per month. Just remember, if you love it, move fast-they'll be gone before you know it! Godspeed, dear renter, and don't forget the ten commandments of apartment hunting. Check back next week for more from real-estate site Zumper's inventory.
Two-bedroom in Flatbush, $2,200/month
Home chefs will dig this newly-updated kitchen with a gas stove and stainless steel appliances. The apartment is just five minutes from the B and Q train stations, plus it has a marble bathroom, hardwood floors and an insanely cool lobby downstairs. Did we mention it’s also right on Prospect Park?
Two-bedroom in Flatbush, $2,200/month
Two-bedroom in Flatbush, $2,200/month
Two-bedroom in Midtown, $2,595/month
Get a slice of old world New York with this cool Midtown perch! Each room has gorgeous parquet wood floors, and the living room offers a grand marble fireplace. Though the bathroom hasn’t been renovated recently, you’ll be ok. It’s a small price to pay to be right near the New York Public Library and Grand Central.
Two-bedroom in Midtown, $2,595/month
Two-bedroom in Midtown, $2,595/month
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,199/month
Sandwiched between Martinez Playground and Steinberg Park in family friendly Williamsburg, this cool pad comes complete with a shared backyard space, a cozy living room with hardwood floors, a sunny master bedroom and a cute kitchen with plenty of space for a breakfast table.
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,199/month
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,199/month
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,600/month
Perfect for a new family, this cozy apartment has exposed brick, a big, sunny living room, two medium-sized bedrooms and plenty of hall closet space for storing all your kids’ stuff. As a bonus, La Guardia and Bedford Playgrounds are each less than five minutes away!
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,600/month
Two-bedroom in Williamsburg, $2,600/month
Two-bedroom in Boerum Hill, $2,500/month
Love a big living room? We do too. Here, you can cook a feast while your kids play right nearby: the kitchen is attached and has an open concept design. There’s cozy radiator heat, a beautiful exposed brick wall with a fireplace and two large bedrooms for you and the kids, too.
Two-bedroom in Boerum Hill, $2,500/month
Two-bedroom in Boerum Hill, $2,500/month
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